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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Hage' | Hage Hinoki Cypress

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DESCRIPTION
Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Hage’ is a miniature Hinoki cypress valued for its dense presence in the garden. This dwarf evergreen forms a compact, globose mound with twisted, fan-shaped sprays of dark to bright green foliage that add layered texture year-round. In colder climates, the foliage can show soft bronze tones in winter, and the crushed sprays release a resinous fragrance.

Native to Japan, Hinoki cypress has long been used for traditional temple building, and ‘Hage’ originated as a 1928 seedling selection at William C. Hage & Company Nursery in Boskoop, Netherlands. Pollen and seed cones develop in spring, marking its blooming season, while slow inch-per-year growth makes it well-suited to rock gardens, troughs, and containers.

DESCRIPTION
Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Hage’ is a miniature Hinoki cypress valued for its dense presence in the garden. This dwarf evergreen forms a compact, globose mound with twisted, fan-shaped sprays of dark to bright green foliage that add layered texture year-round. In colder climates, the foliage can show soft bronze tones in winter, and the crushed sprays release a resinous fragrance.

Native to Japan, Hinoki cypress has long been used for traditional temple building, and ‘Hage’ originated as a 1928 seedling selection at William C. Hage & Company Nursery in Boskoop, Netherlands. Pollen and seed cones develop in spring, marking its blooming season, while slow inch-per-year growth makes it well-suited to rock gardens, troughs, and containers.

  • Family: Cupressaceae
    Height: 3 feet
    Width: 2 feet
    Foliage color: Dense fans of deep, glossy green foliage with a compact, shell-like texture
    Flower color: Non-flowering conifer (no ornamental blooms)
    Bloom time: Non-flowering
    Light requirements: Full sun to part shade
    Water requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: Low; slow-growing with minimal pruning needed
    Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 8
    Wildlife attractors: Provides shelter for small birds and beneficial garden wildlife

    This plant can be seen at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden.

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  • Works Well In:
    ‍ ‍ ● Sun Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Rock Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Containers
    ‍ ‍ ● Foundation Plantings

    Companion Plants:
         Thyme                    Switch grasses
         Catmint                   Penstemons
         Coreopsis               Blanket flower

    Design Tip:
    Slow growth and a naturally compact shape make this Hinoki cypress especially useful where you want lasting structure without constant trimming. Its intricate, shell-like foliage looks particularly attractive beside simple stonework, where the contrast allows its unusual texture to become the focus.